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Survivor of 1972 Andes Plane Crash Reveals the Worst Part of His Harrowing Ordeal

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – A survivor of the 1972 Andes plane crash shared his harrowing experience and revealed that the worst part of the ordeal wasn’t eating the flesh of his deceased friends to stay alive. Roberto Canessa, now 70, was one of the 16 survivors of the crash that occurred in the Andes mountains, where rescue came after 72 grueling nights in the freezing wilderness. Canessa, along with his companions, resorted to consuming the remains …

Andes Plane Crash Survivor Proud of Choosing to Eat Human Flesh to Stay Alive

MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY – A survivor of the tragic 1972 Andes plane crash has come forward to share his pride in the difficult decision to consume the flesh of his deceased companions in order to remain alive. Eduardo Strauch, now 76, was one of the 16 survivors who emerged from the horrifying ordeal, having been forced to make unimaginable choices in order to survive after the plane crash. After spending 72 days in the desolate, snowy …

50 Years Later and the Andes Tragedy Continues to Resonate: Society of the Snow Becomes Netflix’s Most-Viewed Film Worldwide

CARACAS, VENZUELA – The enduring story of the Andes tragedy of 1972 continues to capture attention 50 years since the devastating event. The crash of a Uruguayan Air Force plane in the Andes mountains resulted in the survival of 16 individuals, who defied extreme conditions for over two months. The recent film adaptation of the harrowing experience, “Society of the Snow,” has become Netflix’s most-viewed movie worldwide since its debut on January 4. Based on …

Survivors of Andes Mountain Plane Crash Revisit the Harrowing Ordeal in New Film Society of the Snow

CORDOBA, ARGENTINA – After their plane crashed in the Andes mountains, the survivors of Flight 571, including Roberto Canessa, faced the grim prospect of starvation. Stranded in the snowy wasteland, their meager rations of chocolate, nuts, crackers, and alcohol had run out, and there was no vegetation or animal life at their high elevation. As desperation set in, some of the survivors resorted to chewing leather and eating foam from the aircraft’s seat cushions. With …

New Netflix Movie “Society of the Snow” Based on Real-Life 1972 Andes Plane Crash Survivors’ Harrowing Story of Survival

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – Netflix’s newest adventure drama, “Society of the Snow,” draws inspiration from the real-life 1972 plane crash in the Andes. The disaster, involving Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, took place on October 13, 1972, when the plane crashed into the Andes mountains, resulting in the deaths of 29 out of the 45 passengers on board. Survivors endured freezing temperatures, injuries, and the ordeal of waiting 72 agonizing days before being rescued. The film …

Netflix Film About Andes Mountain Tragedy Sparks Controversy Among Fans

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Netflix recently released a new film called Society of the Snow, which depicts the tragic story of a plane crash in the Andes mountains on October 13, 1972. The crash took the lives of 29 passengers and 6 crewmembers, leaving only 16 survivors who endured extreme conditions before being rescued two and a half months later. The survivors were forced to resort to cannibalism to stay alive due to the lack …

New Netflix Movie Showcases Lives of Andes Plane Crash Survivors

MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY – The new Netflix film Society of the Snow tells the harrowing true story of the 1972 Andes plane crash. The movie details the experiences of the 16 survivors who struggled to stay alive in the aftermath of the tragic event. One of the survivors, Carlos Páez Rodríguez, reflected on the overwhelming experience, saying, “I lived the most incredible survival story of all time.” Páez Rodríguez went on to build a life for …

Survivors of 1972 Andes Plane Crash Forced to Resort to Cannibalism to Stay Alive

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Stranded in the harsh wintry terrain after a devastating plane crash in 1972, the survivors of the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 faced an unimaginable choice for their survival. For the 16 young men who managed to stay alive, resorting to cannibalism became a stark reality as they struggled to endure the 72-day ordeal following the search mission’s abandonment. Decades later, some of the survivors have opened up about the decision …

Andes Plane Crash Survivor, Roberto Canessa, Trekked for 10 Days to Find Help and Suggested Cannibalism to Survive

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – Roberto Canessa, a survivor of the 1972 plane crash in the Andes, made headlines once again as he revealed that he was the one who suggested resorting to cannibalism to survive. The now 70-year-old Canessa trekked through the mountains for ten days in search of help for the survivors after the crash. Canessa, then a 19-year-old medical student in Uruguay, was one of the 16 survivors of the Uruguayan Air Force Flight …

Survivors recount horrifying decision to eat friends’ bodies after Andes plane crash

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – The grim story of survival after a horrific plane crash in the Andes in 1972 has inspired a new Netflix film and Channel 5 documentary. The Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crash left 45 passengers and crew in an unimaginable ordeal of 72 days of starvation and harsh conditions, with only 16 surviving the disaster. The ill-fated flight, carrying members of Montevideo’s Old Christians Club rugby union team, crashed into the remote …